When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2011 and the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 measures 19,4 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 17,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2011 at 2,0 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 tips the scales at 1 566 lbs — 1 382 lbs less than the Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2011 at 184 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2011 carries a rated maximum of 225 hp. Engine data for the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 6 gal and 6 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2011 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Princecraft Pro Series 198 SC 2011 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Princecraft Platinum SE 206 2011 could be the deciding factor.